Dogs for Adoption near San Clemente, California, USA,
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French Bulldog

Bouledogue Français, Frenchie

The French Bulldog is low key and enjoys lots of activity. He's well suited for either family living or attaching to just one special person. He can be a great watchdog, although will bark only when there is a real need.

Boxer

German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer

The Boxer is surprisingly good with children. This breed has a playful nature, yet is patient and intelligent. With early training, a Boxer can provide a strong and watchful companion to all family members.

Pug

Chinese pug, Dutch bulldog, Dutch mastiff, Mini mastiff, Mops, Carlin

The Pug is one of the oldest breeds of dogs and has flourished since before 400 BC. China is the earliest known source for Pugs, where they were pets of the Buddhist monasteries in Tibet. The Pug is a family favorite. Full of confidence and always eager to please, this dog makes a great playmate for children and a loyal addition to the family.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Staffy, Staff, SBT, Stafford, Staffy Bull, Nanny Dog, Staffy Dog

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is very intelligent. He loves daily exercise and does best if given sturdy chew toys. This breed tends to have a very even temper and affectionate nature, making him a terrific companion for most dog lovers.

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is a tiny bundle of joy. Kids love him ' and for good reason. This breed seems always excited about something. They do best as an indoor dog, but they love to scamper around in the yard ' in suitable weather.

Doberman Pinscher

Doberman

Though Doberman Pinschers are large dogs, they are very graceful and a joy to behold. These make great watch dogs and companions, as they are brave and alert to any possible danger.

Labmaraner

The Labmaraner is a mix between the Labrador Retriever-Weimaraner. Since both parent breeds are good natured, these pups will be good for most families.

Labrador Retriever

Labrador, Lab

The Labrador Retriever is probably America's favorite dog. He is playful (well into his adult years) and is often seen as a lifelong friend.

Dogo Argentino

The Dogo Argentino was originally bred by a doctor in Argentina for big game hunting and as a companion and protector. They are sometimes used for fighting and have gotten a bad reputation. They are banned in Britain.

Mutt

A mongrel, mixed-breed dog

A mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog, is a dog that is not the result of breeding within an existing breed or to modify or create a breed and belongs to no breed. In the United States, the term "mixed-breed" is a favored synonym over "mongrel" among many who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. Pure breeds have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Therefore, among experts and fans of such dogs, "Mongrel" is still the preferred term.